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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
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Message 38 in our journey through john's Gospel. This message explores the concept of abiding in Christ taught by Jesus in chapter 15.
Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Key to a Fruitful Life” John 15 I. Public teaching and ministry of Jesus 2-12 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive as Jesus forgives B. Love as Jesus loves C. Practice the truths that soothe the troubled soul ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:23-25
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
The great "I AM the Vine - You are the branches" is all about God's best for you. It teaches us about bearing fruit and being more productive for God. That may involve discipline where God has to deal with unproductive branches.
I AM THE TRUE VINE (You are the branches) - John 15 v 1-11 THIS IS PART 1 This teaching on the vine (actually Vine) is all about abiding in the Lord. It will focus on dwelling and abiding. Just so we see the passage clearly I will put it here: {{John 15:1 “I am the true vine and My Father is ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-14, Isaiah 6:8, Psalm 40:6-8, John 12:23-24, Hebrews 12:5-11 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This sermon focuses on the four types of followers that claim connection to Jesus Christ as their Savior. Their proof is evident by the fruits they bear.
“Grape Expectations from the Vine to the branches” John 15:1-8 JN 15:1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. JN 15:5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-8
Denomination: Baptist
Tonight from this passage of scripture I want us to learn, not how to make our life count from a worldly perspective but from a more important spiritual perspective.
The life that Counts John 15:7-11 Introduction Native hunters in the jungles of Africa have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in ...read more
Scripture: John 15:7-11
The "Great Vine" outside London is the oldest and largest vine in the world. But guess what. There is an even greater “Great Vine” Jesus and we are the branches.
The Great Vine in the Hampton Court Palace Gardens outside of London is the oldest and largest known vine in the world. The Great Vine is more than 230 years old. It measures 12 feet around the base. Its longest rod is 120 feet. The fruit produced each year averages 500 to 700 clusters of grapes ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-17
Bearing fruit is not an option it is imperative. Not just to bear fruit but to bear more fruit, much fruit and fruit that remains.
Bearing fruit John 15:1 – 16. Jesus uses fruit is an analogy several times. Israel was very agriculturist culture so the picture was easily understood. In Matthew 7 Jesus says “We are known by the fruit we produce”. Good fruit comes from good trees. Bad fruit comes from bad ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-16
We must see ourselves as branches connected to Jesus rather than Jesus being connected to us.
John 15: 1 – 8 Fruitful Lives Intro: When we lived in Nederland, Texas, we had some shrubs in our front flower beds that seemed to grow 6 inches overnight. I cut and cut those shrubs. The more I cut; the more they grew. Finally, I cut them to within 6 inches of the ground hoping they would ...read more
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Message one in a series exploring the Biblical directives for a healthy walk. This message explores the first element: Continually Cultivate a dynamic relationship with God.
Chico Alliance Church “CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 1 INTRODUCTION The sins of the churches in Revelation so severely condemned by Jesus have become common place in the church today. Ephesus in spite of doctrinal purity, lost their devotional passion. They lost the passion of their first love ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, James 4:4-7, John 15:1-8
Message 39 in our journey through John's gospel. This message continues the discussion about abiding in Christ as the foundation for bearing fruit.
Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Key to a Fruitful Life” Part 2 "You did not choose Me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask of the Father in My name, He may give to you. John 15:16 The whole purpose for ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8
Realizing we must be attached to Christ Jesus and not He to us makes all the difference in the world concerning our fruitfulness.
John 15: 1 – 8 Fruitful Lives Intro: There are some shrubs in the flower beds in front of our house with purple leaves that are really pretty; but, they grow rapidly and can get huge. They were definitely hearty and productive. Last summer it seemed as though I had to trim those bushes almost ...read more
sermon for deacon ordination
I Chose You to Bear Fruit Aug 28, 2011 Deacon ordination of Brandon Wells,Roy Hankins, Bill Tiller. Among the saints, Christ sets some people apart as deacons. • But if you are where you belong, there has been a call from the Lord preceding, equipping, inspiring, and finally enabling your ...read more
“As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me" John 15:4.
Theme: Nurturing the child to bear fruit Text: Deut 6:6-9; Gal. 5:16-26; Jn. 15:1-5 Today is Children and JY Sunday and our theme for the sermon is ‘nurturing the child to bear fruit’. Every child deserves to grow up “increasing in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-5
When you see a Christian you expect them to be bearing fruit don’t you? You expect each believer to be winning souls for Christ and training others to serve Him right? Not so sure about that one, huh? The apostle Paul, as he is writing to the Roman Chr
A Fruitful Spirit “Where’s the beef?” Those of you old enough, do you remember that Wendy’s commercial with the little old lady asking “Where’s the beef?” barely tall enough to see over the counter? That commercial is a commentary on expectations. You go to a fast-food restaurant and they serve ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:13
Denomination: Independent/Bible
We have not arrived yet! Spiritual growth is a continuous process from start to finish. Our spiritual growth will be determined by the choices we make along the way.
Title: The Growth Choice Text: “Continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” II Peter 3:18 Thesis: We have not arrived yet! Spiritual growth is a continuous process from start to finish. Our spiritual growth will be determined by the choices we ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18
Emphasizes the importance of remaining connected to Jesus, the True Vine, to bear spiritual fruit and experience His love and grace.
Good morning, beloved. As we gather here today in the house of God, we are reminded of the ever-present love and grace that our Lord Jesus Christ showers upon us. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to connect, to learn, and to grow in our faith. We are here to be ...read more
Topics: Remaining Connected, True Vine
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